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- Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Android Phone Built to Last All Dayby Aminu Abdullahi on July 17, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Motorola's Edge 70 Max pairs a 7,100mAh silicon-carbon battery with built-in Qi2 magnetic charging, flagship hardware, and a slim design in its India debut. The post Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Android Phone Built to Last All Day appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Why OpenAI Is Selling a $70 ChatGPT Basketballby Madeline Clarke on July 17, 2026 at 8:52 pm
OpenAI’s $70 ChatGPT basketball and premium merchandise test whether the AI company can transform its software platform into a lifestyle brand. The post Why OpenAI Is Selling a $70 ChatGPT Basketball appeared first on TechRepublic.
- New FCC Proposal Pits Phone Privacy Against Fraud Preventionby Joseph Ofonagoro on July 17, 2026 at 2:39 pm
The FCC has proposed requiring identity verification for phone activation, a move supporters say will fight fraud while critics warn it threatens privacy. The post New FCC Proposal Pits Phone Privacy Against Fraud Prevention appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Reportedly Plans OLED iPad Mini, More iPad Refreshes Through 2027by Aminu Abdullahi on July 17, 2026 at 1:51 pm
Apple reportedly plans an OLED iPad mini for October, followed by refreshed entry-level, Air, and Pro models through 2027. The post Apple Reportedly Plans OLED iPad Mini, More iPad Refreshes Through 2027 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Reportedly Delays ‘Baltra’ AI Server Chip Amid Infrastructure Challengesby Aminu Abdullahi on July 17, 2026 at 1:24 pm
Apple has reportedly delayed its Baltra AI server chip as it explores chip startup acquisitions to strengthen the infrastructure behind its AI ambitions. The post Apple Reportedly Delays ‘Baltra’ AI Server Chip Amid Infrastructure Challenges appeared first on TechRepublic.
- TSMC’s $265B US Expansion: Four New Chip Fabs Plannedby David Curry on July 17, 2026 at 8:13 am
TSMC plans four more Arizona fabs, bringing its total US investment to $265 billion and expanding chip capacity amid surging AI demand and geopolitical risk. The post TSMC’s $265B US Expansion: Four New Chip Fabs Planned appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Uber’s $14.8B Delivery Hero Deal Expands Its Reach Across Europe, Asiaby David Curry on July 17, 2026 at 7:52 am
Uber’s $14.8 billion Delivery Hero acquisition would expand its global delivery business and intensify consolidation across Europe and Asia. The post Uber’s $14.8B Delivery Hero Deal Expands Its Reach Across Europe, Asia appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google’s Android App Store Shake-Up Starts July 22by Aminu Abdullahi on July 16, 2026 at 4:50 pm
Google Play will open catalog access to third-party US Android app stores on July 22, following a court order tied to Epic Games’ antitrust case. The post Google’s Android App Store Shake-Up Starts July 22 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OpenAI’s Upcoming Device Explained: Everything We Know About the Screenless AI Speakerby Aminu Abdullahi on July 16, 2026 at 4:31 pm
OpenAI is reportedly developing a portable screenless AI speaker with cameras, sensors, GPT-Live, and moving parts. The post OpenAI’s Upcoming Device Explained: Everything We Know About the Screenless AI Speaker appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Panther Lake Gives Intel an Early Lead in High-NA Chipmakingby Joseph Ofonagoro on July 16, 2026 at 2:17 pm
Intel is reportedly using ASML’s High-NA EUV technology to produce Panther Lake chips, marking a key test of its advanced manufacturing comeback. The post Panther Lake Gives Intel an Early Lead in High-NA Chipmaking appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung Introduces Flex Titanium Display to Make Foldables Tougher and Creases Less Visibleby Aminu Abdullahi on July 16, 2026 at 12:08 pm
Samsung’s Flex Titanium display uses titanium components to improve durability, reduce crease visibility, and support next-generation Galaxy foldables. The post Samsung Introduces Flex Titanium Display to Make Foldables Tougher and Creases Less Visible appeared first on TechRepublic.
- UAE Wins License-Free AI Chip Access After Backing U.S. Security Efforts in Iran Conflictby Aminu Abdullahi on July 16, 2026 at 10:00 am
The U.S. granted the UAE license-free access to advanced AI chips and servers after upgrading its export status, reshaping AI partnerships and export controls. The post UAE Wins License-Free AI Chip Access After Backing U.S. Security Efforts in Iran Conflict appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google Pixel Watch 5 Renders Leak Ahead of Launchby Aminu Abdullahi on July 15, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Leaked Pixel Watch 5 renders reveal every color, both case sizes, and Google's familiar design ahead of the Made by Google event on August 12. The post Google Pixel Watch 5 Renders Leak Ahead of Launch appeared first on TechRepublic.
- 5 Things to Check Before Installing ChromeOS Flex on a Windows 10 PCby Kezia Jungco on July 15, 2026 at 6:19 pm
Before replacing Windows 10 with ChromeOS Flex, check device support, hardware, apps, security requirements, and backup options. The post 5 Things to Check Before Installing ChromeOS Flex on a Windows 10 PC appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Beyond Blood Sugar: 5 Smartwatch Health Alerts You Should Knowby Liz Ticong on July 14, 2026 at 10:31 pm
Apple, Samsung, Google, Garmin, and Huawei smartwatches can flag health risks beyond glucose, including hypertension, sleep apnea, and emergencies, for wearers. The post Beyond Blood Sugar: 5 Smartwatch Health Alerts You Should Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
- AI’s Memory Boom Is Reshaping the Smartphone Marketby Joseph Ofonagoro on July 14, 2026 at 6:57 pm
Counterpoint says rising AI memory demand helped drive smartphone shipments to their weakest second quarter since 2013 as DRAM and NAND costs climbed. The post AI’s Memory Boom Is Reshaping the Smartphone Market appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Leak Shows Usable Closed-Phone Designby TechRepublic Staff on July 14, 2026 at 4:08 pm
Leaked Galaxy Z Fold 8 renders reveal a wider cover screen and rumored Ultra model ahead of Samsung’s expected July Unpacked event. The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Leak Shows Usable Closed-Phone Design appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Should You Buy a Mac Studio Now or Wait for M5 Ultra?by Matt Gonzales on July 14, 2026 at 3:47 pm
Should you buy the current Mac Studio or wait for M5 Ultra? Compare pricing, memory, performance, timing, and professional workloads. The post Should You Buy a Mac Studio Now or Wait for M5 Ultra? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Reportedly Cuts Some iPhone 17 Production as Memory Costs Riseby Aminu Abdullahi on July 13, 2026 at 4:05 pm
Apple reportedly cut some base iPhone 17 production lines as memory costs rise, raising questions about pricing and upgrade timing for buyers. The post Apple Reportedly Cuts Some iPhone 17 Production as Memory Costs Rise appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple’s Failed Car Project Reportedly Shapes M7 AI Chipsby Kezia Jungco on July 13, 2026 at 1:22 pm
Apple’s failed car project reportedly shaped its Neural Engine, future M7 chips, and plans for more powerful AI server infrastructure. The post Apple’s Failed Car Project Reportedly Shapes M7 AI Chips appeared first on TechRepublic.